The document summarizes a final year project on Copernicus, a 3D interactive learning application. It discusses researching the education sector, conducting teacher and student surveys which showed strong interest, and interviewing teachers who felt it could enhance learning. It also details attending a science fair to demonstrate Copernicus, connecting with an educational organization, and plans to seek investment from innovation funding or companies to help bring Copernicus to market.

1. Final Year Project - Copernicus Laura Conroy Charlene Frazer Thomas Burke Donal Gallagher Cian Kivlehan Company: Kaizen Chiefs Inventor: Jacek Jankowski

2. IntroductionWe will be discussing the following issues today:What is Copernicus

3. Stages we went through

4. Education sector

5. Research

6. Investment

7. ConclusionWhat is Copernicus

8. Phase 1 Researched Industries

9. Tourism

10. Medical

11. Education

12. Assembly Instructions

13. Automotive

14. Shopping

15. SWOT AnalysisSectors of InterestEducation

16. SWOT Analysis

17. SWOT Analysis

18. SWOT Analysis

19. SWOT Analysis

20. SWOT Analysis

21. SWOT Analysis

22. The Education SectorWe conducted comprehensive research of the education sector which consisted of the following methods;Surveys

23. Interviews

24. Science & Technology Fair

25. Government Involvement

26. ICT Framework

27. “Smart Schools, Smart Economy” (Gov. Initiative)ICT FrameworkA Framework set out by ACTION, NCCA, Curriculum online. Exploring the potential of ICT to create, communicate, and collaborate to organize and produce information

28. Understanding and applying knowledge of the functions of ICT including safe practice, maintenance and ergonomics.

29. Developing a critical appreciation of the role of ICT in society and habits which reflect ethical and responsible use of ICT

30. Using ICT for thinking and learning including managing enquiry, assessing information, solving problems and expressing ideas across a range of curriculum areasGovernment Involvement“The Government recognises the need for investment in this area and is committed to providing funding to support the integration of information communications technology in teaching and learning in our schools.”

31. Government Involvement On the 3rd of November Minister for Education Mary Coughlan announced investment grant of €24 million into the “Smart Schools, Smart Economy” initiative. Bringing the total to €66 million since Nov ‘09.Schools will get a minimum payout of €1,700 plus a further payment of €34.95 per student.SurveysSurveyed school teachers across the 4 provinces of Ireland. Asked questions in relation to technical facilities intheir schools and how interested they would be in using Copernicus as a education tool and if they felt students would benefit from using Copernicus.

32. Feedback was extremely positive.Teacher Surveys What facilities do you have in your school? 30 Teachers – Labs 20 Teachers – Laptops

33. tTeacher Surveys Would you like to use 3d interactive software in your classroom? 100% - Yes

34. Survey Quotes“An excellent way to supplement textbooks, it makes learning more interesting and fun for students. It also caters for a variety of learning needs”